Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Sparkly Ornaments


Sizzex machine, ornament cut out pattern, exacto knife, glitter paper in blue, pale yellow cardstock, pale blue cardstock, dark purple cardstock with vellum paper with rose design on it. Border stickers, blue and purple ink pen, silver ribbon and light blue crystals.

Crafty Creations-Anything Goes
Happy Little Stampers-Anything Goes With Dies
Happy Little Stampers Christmas-Non Traditional Colours
Cute Card Thursday-CAS
CHNC-Non-Tradional Christmas Colours
Alphabet Challenge-Use flowers-I did! You can see it on the vellum

I bought this ornament cutting design quite a while ago and finally used it on beautiful, glitter paper which, no matter how many times I rung it through the sizzex machine, it would not cut all the fine areas. After almost crunching up the paper, I left my craft room in a huff and went back to this headache a week later. Using the exacto knife, I patiently cut through the designs to achieve the image you see above.....grrrr. I used a pale yellow for the interior because I thought it looked nice and layered all the pieces together including the lovely vellum with the flowers on it. I patiently (grrr) made 3 F^%$! bows for the top, added the stickers after colouring them in the blue and purple(stars) inks and glued on crystals.

I have been working on my friend's scrapbook and am way behind because of all the birthdays in May and buying flowers etc... I have to get this scrapbook done by August 21st!
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31 comments:

  1. Sandra CoxJune 18, 2019 at 6:19 PM

    So pretty.

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  2. Shady Del KnightJune 18, 2019 at 6:46 PM

    Hi, Birgit!

    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas thanks to you, dear friend. This card is beautiful and well worth all the extra effort required to complete it. Who will be the lucky recipient? I admire the festive ornaments and bows and the subtle shades of non-traditional colors you used.

    Thanks for the warm welcome home, dear friend BB, and enjoy the rest of your week!

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    1. BirgitJune 19, 2019 at 10:10 AM

      I’m glad you like the card and I have no clue who will receive this card until I am ready to send them. Glad you had a great time away

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  3. Liz A.June 18, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    Well, if it won't work in the machine (or was it the paper's fault?), it ain't worth the hassle. Nice finished card, though.

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    1. BirgitJune 19, 2019 at 10:11 AM

      Oh no...to me it is but I think that paper is the wrong type because it almost stretches when I hold it in my hands

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  4. My name is Erika.June 18, 2019 at 8:24 PM

    Sometimes though die cut machines just aren't worth the money. And sometimes they are. Nice card though. I came out beautiful and seems like it was worth the time to hand cut.

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    1. BirgitJune 19, 2019 at 10:12 AM

      Thank you! The machine normally works great so I think it is the glitter cardstock which has a different feel to it than normal cardstock. Glad you like it

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughJune 18, 2019 at 8:50 PM

    That looks so professional - you make better cards than actual card companies!

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    1. BirgitJune 19, 2019 at 10:13 AM

      Oh wow! Thank you so much!! That is super nice compliment

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  6. AdamJune 19, 2019 at 12:47 AM

    Nice card

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  7. Pat HattJune 19, 2019 at 5:36 AM

    Sure turned out great, even if there was a huff in the process haha

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    1. BirgitJune 19, 2019 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks and, yes, I think it did turn out well

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  8. dutchessJune 19, 2019 at 5:57 AM

    these are gorgeous Birgit...so opulent and glittery....have you got the sizzix precision base plate...that solved my problem with intricate dies...hugs xxx

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    1. BirgitJune 19, 2019 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you and so glad you like it. I have a base plate but not sure you mean the same thing. This cardstock almost feels like it has rubber in it so I wonder if that was an issue

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  9. Darlene June 19, 2019 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful card! Glad you pointed out the flowers ... had to click for a larger view! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at the Alphabet Challenge Blog!
    Darlene
    ALPHABET CHALLENGE
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop by for a visit.

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    1. BirgitJune 24, 2019 at 10:08 PM

      I’m glad you like the card. Yeah, they are small but they are there:). I will stop by

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  10. Anabel MarshJune 19, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    Stunning! I love the muted blues.

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  11. cuilliesocksJune 19, 2019 at 3:51 PM

    Lovely card and I love the glitter, baubles are always fab on a Christmas card and you've chosen beautiful colours, Kate x

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  12. Al PenwasserJune 19, 2019 at 7:20 PM

    So.......Christmas is coming.
    Better get shopping.

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  13. SandraJune 19, 2019 at 8:46 PM

    I forgot to mention, I love how the ornaments look like they have jewels on them.

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    1. BirgitJune 24, 2019 at 10:10 PM

      Well, they kind a do...crystals which create a nice bit of bling.

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  14. Rick WatsonJune 22, 2019 at 7:40 AM

    I thought doing things like that was supposed to be relaxing:)

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    1. BirgitJune 24, 2019 at 10:11 PM

      Usually it does...just not this time..hahahaa

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  15. JaniceJune 23, 2019 at 3:49 AM

    Gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing with us at the Alphabet Challenge, and hope you can join us again soon ~ Janice DT

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  16. InkyfingersJune 25, 2019 at 9:01 AM

    Some days our tools are not our friend but I'm so glad you persevered with this one. The cut in look is so elegant and I wish I could see the sparkle in real life!
    Thanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenges.

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